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Sheridan Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 575 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 9, 2012

When my family moved across the street from Sheridan hills elementary school I was ready for anything. Within the first two months I was sadly disappointed in my sons first grade teacher and her lack of communications skills with me and how quick she was willing to write my A+ student of a son as the problem child . So with high hopes and low expectations I went to the office and demanded change be made. One of the secretaries in the office wasted no time in coming to my aid! Immediately put me in contact with the guidance counselor who then put my son in a class with a better teacher. This whole process took a week and a half. I honestly never expected the efficiency or the change in my Childs attitude. He began to love school again and is back on his A+ track. So I m giving a huge THANK YOU!!!!!!! to Sheridan Hills for caring about my son enough to make sure he didn t fall behind.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 7, 2011

I love Sheridan Hills Elem. so much that I turned down an offer to send my children to private school. Totally awesome administration, teachers and staff ! ! !
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

The teachers treat each other with so much respect and the children also. I have never, in my whole life seen a school that is so caring for the students and each other.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2010

Caring for each other and each student. Making sure students reach their potential and provide them with everything the school and teachers can to make sure it is achieved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2007

Sheridan Hills is the best kept secret in Hollywood, FL. The school is not overcrowded, no portable classrooms! The teachers are the best of the best and many of them National Board Certified! The special teachers (art, P.E., Media, Music etc.), are wonderful! Love you Ms. Treado and Ms. Fogerty! My daughter has attended since K.. she is now in 2nd grade.(Love Ms. Corriveau!) If you are moving into this area and your children are zoned for Sheridan Hills Elementary, consider yourself extremely lucky!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 18, 2006

My daughter attends Sheridan Hills Elementary for Speach Therapy. The school is excellent. The teachers as well as the staff are caring and truly interested in educating the children left in their care. It is a modern facility and updated classrooms.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

Due to work relocation, we have had to move a few times in the last 2 years...our daughter is now in 7th grade but attended Sheridan Hills for grades K-5. It by far is the best school she has ever attended. Dont get me wrong..not everything is perfect...there is always one thing or another that we all hated about the schools we went to but my daughter and the rest of our family cherish the Sheridan Hills days and the memories. One downfall? At the time there was not enough music availability for instruments, etc. The best thing about this school? Ms. Corriveau!
—Submitted by Hope Campiglia-Gainey, a parent


Posted October 5, 2005

My daughter started attending Sheridan Hills in 2004, after we moved from NYC. I can't express how impressed I am with the level of teaching at this school. The teachers are are so in 'tuned' with their students. Academically, the lessons are geared to give the children a level of intelligence that far exceeds that of the 'average' child. The school offers art, music, a chorus group and a host of physical activies. Here is an elementary school where you find children that take pride in their school. Sheridan Hills also instills a competitive nature in the student, not to mention the great preparation for FCAT testing. My child faced the FCAT with no hesitations and had tremendous results as did many of the students hence Sheridan Hills moving from a 'B' school to an 'A' school. Way to go S.H.E!
—Submitted by T Rogers, a parent


Posted September 5, 2005

Good school. Not great but good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2005

I am very impressed so far with this school. My daughter is attending kindergarten and the teachers, guidance counselors and principal are all very caring, accessable people. The school is very organized and the parents are kept up to date with activities and announcements thorugh a folder my child brings home daily. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 28, 2005

This is a great school. Thank you to all the people who made this school be so good. Thank you and good bye MR. Pariso!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

92 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
62%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 57% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 51% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 81% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "A".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 25%
White 35% 46%
Black 14% 23%
Multiracial 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 13N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 60%N/A65%
Master's degree 41%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 0%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 5%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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5001 Thomas St
Hollywood, FL 33021
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Phone: (754) 323-7300

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